About us 

Across the UK today, 5.8 million people are unpaid carers, supporting a loved one who is older, disabled or seriously ill. Carers UK provides information, advice and support to those in unpaid caring roles. 

We have a dedicated helpline for any caring questions, an online forum, and interactive online sessions such as ‘Share and Learn’ to enhance the wellbeing of carers and help them connect.

We listen to carers’ experiences and share our insights with local authorities, employers and other organisations to help solve the problems that carers face.

Carers UK is a driving force for positive change, committed to improving the lives of unpaid carers. We’ve been campaigning with carers for 50 years, transforming understanding and winning critical developments in carers’ rights.